Chelsea manager Enzo Marseca has described Real Betis boss Manuel Pelligrini as being like a father to him in football as they prepare to go head-to-head in next week's UEFA Conference League final.

Chelsea face Nottingham Forest in their final Premier League game of 2024-25, in a crucial clash with both sides still battling for a Champions League place, while Betis finish their LaLiga campaign against Valencia on Friday.

Enzo Maresca has been left furious by Chelsea ’s tight turnaround ahead of the Conference League final, with opponents Real Betis handed almost 48 hours longer to prepare.